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Knock
Ireland West Airport opens up Mayo: Westport, Clew Bay and the climb up Croagh Patrick.
Achill Island: cliffs and coves on Ireland's largest island
Photo: Eoghan888 · CC0
Linked to the mainland by a bridge, Achill has sea cliffs, the horseshoe beach of Keem Bay and a deserted famine village on the slopes of Slievemore.
WhereAbout 52 miles from the airport (NOC)
Getting thereAbout 1 hour 45 minutes' drive west.
Direct flights to Knock from the UK
8 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Ryanair | All year | 309 mi |
| Bristol | Ryanair | All year | 310 mi |
| East Midlands | Ryanair | All year | 317 mi |
| Edinburgh | Ryanair | All year | 258 mi |
| Liverpool | Ryanair | All year | 248 mi |
| Luton | Ryanair | All year | 379 mi |
| Manchester | Ryanair | All year | 271 mi |
| Stansted | Ryanair | All year | 402 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Knock by month
8°Jan
8°Feb
10°Mar
12°Apr
16°May
17°Jun
18°Jul
18°Aug
16°Sep
13°Oct
10°Nov
8°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 3° | 16 |
| February | 8° | 4° | 16 |
| March | 10° | 4° | 17 |
| April | 12° | 5° | 15 |
| May | 16° | 8° | 14 |
| June | 17° | 10° | 18 |
| July | 18° | 12° | 19 |
| August | 18° | 12° | 20 |
| September | 16° | 10° | 18 |
| October | 13° | 8° | 19 |
| November | 10° | 5° | 18 |
| December | 8° | 4° | 18 |
Averages for 2016 to 2025 from ERA5 (Copernicus Climate Change Service). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- British citizens aren't legally required to show a passport to enter Ireland, but the Foreign Office recommends you carry one.
- Some airlines and ferry companies only accept a passport as ID: check your carrier's rules before you travel.
From the Foreign Office's Ireland travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.